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definitions
true or false
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the study of the solid earth
What is the definition of geology
100
true
true or false? crust is the thin, rocky, outermost layer of the earth
100
divergent boundary is where two plates move apart from one another.
fill in the blank? divergent boundary-- where __ ________ move apart from _________ another.
200
study of the earths oceans
What is the definition of oceanography
200
false mantle is the transitional, semi-liquid layer underlying the crust
true or false? mantle is the molten, liquid iron layer under the mantle
200
convergent boundary is where two plates move toward one another
fill in the blank? convergent boundary-- where two ________ move ______ one another
300
study of the earths atmosphere
What is the definition of meteorology
300
true
true or false outer core is the molten, liquid iron layer under the mantle
300
transform boundary is where two plates slide past one another
fill in the blank? transform boundary--- where __________ ____________ slide __________ one another
400
a prediction based on observation and logic
What is the definition of hypothesis
400
truth
true or false? inner core is the solid iron innermost layer on earth
400
subduction zone is a region where one plate moves underneath another
fill in the blank? subduction zone-- ________ where one _________ moves _________ another
500
the aspect of an experiment which changes
What is the definition variable
500
truth
true or false? rotation is the spinning of the earth on its axis
500
convection current is the movement of heat through the asthenosphere which causes plates above to move
fill in the blank? convection current -- the __________ of heat through the ________________ which causes ___________ above to move